The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire will face off within the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Last on Sunday (as we speak) at 9pm (Nigerian time).
Nigeria versus Ivory Coast, a match between African soccer powers hoping so as to add extra continental trophies to their assortment, rounds off the thirty fourth version of Africa's greatest soccer spectacle.
Ivory Coast and Nigeria are each seeking to increase their trophy collections.
If the Tremendous Eagles are victorious, it will likely be their fourth championship; if Ivory Coast beats Nigeria it will likely be their third.
Forward of Nigeria vs Ivory Coast, PUNCH On-line takes a take a look at among the key gamers who can be most vital for each groups.
Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria
Stanley Nwabali
The final line of protection of the Tremendous Eagles. For the Tremendous Eagles in Ivory Coast, Nwabali was a revelation. Due to his spectacular saves, he solely conceded one purpose in open play as he led the facet to the ultimate.
The Chippa United goalkeeper was additionally man of the match as he helped Nigeria progress to the ultimate by saving two penalties towards South Africa within the semi-final.
William Troost-Ekong
The Tremendous Eagles captain has proven glorious management from the again on the pitch. Within the mighty Nigerian assault, his management and experience have confirmed invaluable because the final line of protection.
Troost-Ekong is a person who’s all the time prepared to take cost and arise, so when push involves shove, he’s one for the large second.
Victor Osimhen
The African Footballer of the 12 months winner has been a terrific asset to Nigeria. Victor Osimhen was an issue for the defenders regardless of not with the ability to rating as a lot as he would have favored. He has additionally created alternatives for his group to attain targets, take set items and take penalties.
The ultimate of the event gives the murderer the perfect stage to finish every part in fashion. He’ll attempt to rating a purpose or two towards the house group.
Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman will undoubtedly be hoping to make one final hanging effort to cap off a incredible event.
The hazard man's tempo, expertise and unwavering capability to seek out targets have scared defenses. Lookman is undoubtedly a vital participant for the Nigerians of their bid to win a fourth continental championship. He now has three targets and would really like extra.
Frank Onyeka
Recognized to many as 'the tank', Onyeka has performed a vital function for Nigeria in midfield by profitable balls, creating probabilities, intercepting passes and marking opponents.
He’s very important to the Tremendous Eagles' efforts to maintain a clear sheet and keep away from any type of conceding.
The elephants of Ivory Coast
Sebastian Haller
He began representing Ivory Coast within the knockout phases. Each time Haller was launched, the hosts thought-about him essential.
He carried out admirably of their semi-final towards DR Congo, scoring the one purpose of the match to ship his group to the ultimate.
Fofana Faculty
The Al-Nassr FC participant was the primary catalyst for Ivory Coast throughout this event as a consequence of his intense dedication to the nationwide group.
Fofana can be eager to make extra historical past and, ideally, win the trophy for Ivory Coast as he’s already in historical past as the primary participant to attain within the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Ivory Coast 2023.
Fofana having fun with himself on the pitch is the important thing to a incredible match for the house group on Sunday.
Serge Aurier
The 31-year-old defender has numerous expertise, and he has confirmed that each time he has been known as upon on the pitch.
All through this competitors, Aurier has made an vital contribution to the Emerse Faé group, each on and off the sphere.
Having competed in the newest TotalEnergies CAF AFCON ultimate for Ivory Coast, he’s accustomed to what it takes to compete and maybe win such a stage.
Simon Adingra
Adingra was Ivory Coast's foremost man within the event, offering challenges for opponents from the bench.
Of their quarter-final towards Mali, he got here off the bench to attain and contribute to their victory.
Emerse Faé can be largely depending on the Brighton Hove Albion participant, providing him choices from the bench all through the ultimate.
Franck Kessie
Kessié has put in glorious performances for Ivory Coast all through the competitors, demonstrating his expertise.
The hosts, who struggled within the group phases, superior to the quarter-finals because of his late equalizer within the spherical of 16 and profitable a penalty.
Kessié can be essential for Ivory Coast of their quest for a 3rd championship because of Nigeria's superior all-round midfielder.
